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Beryl (Var: Emerald)


Beryl (Var: Emerald) : Be3(Al,Cr)2Si6O18

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Locality: Morafeno, South Zone, Mananjary emerald District, Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
Billed as the largest emerald on matrix specimen in the world, this impressive specimen is currently (July 2008) on display at the Baoqu Tang Modern Art gallery, InterContinental Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Dimensions: 125cm x 78cm x 55cm
Weight: 536kg



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